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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast Friday 28th of August 2026, National says it won't increase the petrol tax in January by 12 cents a litre, Transporting NZ CEO Dom Kalasih tells Ryan why this is problematic for roading infrastructure.
Newstalk ZB's voice of rugby Elliott Smith is in Cape Town for the All Blacks game against the Springboks, he tells Ryan what we can expect.
Paul Quickenden Swyftx NZ Country Manager shares his thoughts on ACT launching its plan to make NZ a country of crypto-pioneers.
Plus, UK Correspondent Vincent McAviney has the latest on UEFA is pursuing criminal legal proceedings against Fifa and its president Gianni Infantino and new data showing there has been a significant fall in the sue of hotels to house asylum seekers waiting for a Home Office decision.
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